Burn Outreach Coordinator University Medical Center New Orleans Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Disclosure(s):
Carl A. Flores, NRP: Compression Works: Consulting fees or other remuneration (Ongoing); Ring Rescue: Other Financial or Material Support (Ongoing); Stryker Emergency Care: Consulting fees or other remuneration (Ongoing)
In this session Chief Flores will provide an overview of burn care, focusing on the importance of aggressive airway management due to the complications associated with inhalation injuries. He will also discuss recommended fluid resuscitation for initial and extended care.
I. Introduction a. Background of Speaker and subject matter expertise b. Outline of Expectations of Presentation II. Background a. Burn & Trauma b. Burn Resources III. Inhalation Ijuries a. Complications of Inhalation Ijuries b. Inhalation injury assessment c. Airway Management IV. Fluid Resuscitation a. Early Fluid Management vs Extended Care b. Review ABA Transfer Criteria for Burn Patients V. Takeaways a. Review of Burn complications and Treatment
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will have a clear understanding of burn resources and the importance of getting patients to definitive care.
Attendees will have a clear understanding of the complications of inhalation injuries associated with burns patients and the need for aggressing airway management
Attendees will understand the importance of having access to resources preidentified in case of extended burn care.
